Archive: Origins

Out of step? Out of steam? Out of sync? Out of sorts? What you need is a healthy hint of chocolate. Origins has proven that nature’s original psychotherapist, theobroma cacao, is choc-full of feel-good endorphins, those natural brain-boosters that fill us with euphoria to beat the blahs, fight fatigue and make us fall in love. Simply roll this on-the-spot cocoa elixir over pulse points and let your pores inhale the deep aroma. You’re guaranteed to face life and the day’s slumps and downs with a smile. Take it with you everywhere.

Demi Moore’s skin is always flawless and fresh, her secret is a weekly application of Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask. The dynamic duo of charcoal and clay draws dirt out of your pores, then yellow sweet clover plays cleanup crew. Apply it once a week and watch dullness disappear.

When environmental toxins, dirt and debris get under your skin, its waste-filtering system gets jammed, pores get clogged, skin looks cloudy. Nature’s complexion clean-up crew gets to the bottom of skins overcast condition and clears the way for it to act its best. Activated Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out deep-dwelling pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins, Lecithin dissolves impurities. Without all that “stuff” down there, skin “breathes a sigh of relief.”

HOW TO USE: Once a week or as often as needed, open pores with warm, moist towel and layer mask on. Allow to dry, rinse well. Watch your skin shake off the shroud of dullness and take on a new clarity.

In an ideal world, skin would never age before its time. Now Origins has uncovered the key to longer-lasting look of youth, health and vitality – utopia’s own Silver Tip White Tea. It helps banish youth offenders long before they cause visible signs of oxidation, deterioration, dehydration. Boswellia sets up a secure sanctuary against age-accelerating static and stress. Without the need to defend itself, skin’s energies are devoted to improvement. Smoothness is immediate. And lush, tranquil Mimosa, Orange and Bergamot sweep over you like a tropical trade wind. Skin has found its Shangri-la.

HOW TO USE: Use AM and PM. Pump onto fingertips and smooth over skin before moisturizer. Wear under makeup or alone.

I am a big fan of Origins ginger perfume with it’s warm and citrusy smell. I decided to try the rest of the ginger line. This body souffle is best described as decadent. The scent is amazing and the whipped texture goes on smoothly and absorbs really well.

Origins Ginger Souffle Whipped Body Cream

When waging battle with the elements, whether they’re cold and dry or hot and humid, you can always seek shelter in this creamy cocoon. A relaxing sensation spreads all over you as tangy Ginger embraces your body while skin-nourishing Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Rice Bran Oil and Apricot Kernel Oilinvisibly surround weary, dreary skin in softness. All the while, the citrusy-crisp scent of lush, lighthearted Lemon, Lime and Bergamot lifts listless spirits. There’s no more savory way to shoo your malaise.HOW TO USE: Massage over clean, damp skin after bath or shower.